Visitors to Wind Creek State Park have new amenities to enjoy, including five new Lakeside Cottages and long-needed upgrades to the campground.

Local government and tourism officials joined State Parks personnel Tuesday to cut a ceremonial ribbon and celebrate the upgrades.

“We’ve made it our mission to offer excellent amenities and a first-class experience for all of our visitors, and the upgrades here at Wind Creek State Park accomplish that goal,” said Chris Blankenship, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. “Thanks to our partners in the Legislature and with the help of voters, we have the funding to make our State Parks better than they’ve ever been.”

Wind Creek has added five cottages, all of which have three bedrooms, three bathrooms and wa

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